ANESTISIOLOGIST

HISTORY

• general anesthesia can be traced throughout recorded history in the writings of the ancient Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Indians, and Chinese
• first public demonstration of general anesthesia by William T. G. Morton on October 16, 1846 in the Ether Dome at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.
• in the late 19th century, which together allowed the transition to modern surgery. An appreciation of the germ theory of disease led rapidly to the development and application of antiseptic techniques in surgery. Antisepsis, which soon gave way to asepsis, reduced the overall morbidity and mortality.

REQUIRMENT TO OBTIEN THIS CARRER

• After completing a four year bachelor's degree, students then take four years of graduate education leading to a degree in medicine (M.D.) or osteopathy (D.O.). After receiving a medical degree, students must complete four more years in an anesthesiology residency. Some residents take one more year of study or fellowship, in a specific area of anesthesiology such as critical care medicine, pain medicine, research or education.
• Internships and volunteering at hospitals can help some one with this career earn some knowledge on what they do everyday as an anestisiologist.

JOB POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Prior to surgery, the anesthesiologist will evaluate the patient's medical condition and formulate an anesthetic plan which takes that patient's physical condition into account. It is vital that the anesthesiologist knows as much about your medical history, lifestyle, and medications as possib
• The anestisiologist gives the anesthetic one of three forms -- a regional anesthetic, which numbs a specific portion of thebody; a local, which blocks sensations in a smaller area; or a general anesthetic, administers the anesthetic in one of three forms -- a regional anesthetic, which numbs a specific portion of the body; a local, which blocks sensations in a smaller area; or a general anesthetic,
• The salary is around 300,000

JOB REFLECTION AND OUTLOOK

• This job would be difficult because there is a lot of schooling and you wouldn't get out of school until you are almost 30
• The job outlook is upward at 18%
• Big hospitals offer jobs to anesthesiologist.
• In the future this job might become more internet friendly ad work with more technology.
• Some of the highest paid anesthesiologist work in Detroit.

CONCLUSION

• This career is very important in our society because it lets us have surgery without pain, without this many people would not have surgery and the death rate would be extremely high.
• This career would be good for me because I love helping people and I love studying science.